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Jalen Carter is battling illness before the big game. The 23-year-old defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles, set to play in the 2025 Super Bowl on Sunday (February 9), missed his press conference appearance scheduled for Wednesday (February 5). “#Eagles standout DL Jalen Carter missed his media availability today because of an illness, I’m told,” NFL Media reporter Ian Rapoport wrote on social media, adding: “We’ll learn later about where he participated in practice and if so, how much.” Keep reading to find out more… The details of his sickness were not disclosed. The outlet also reported that one support staffer on the team came down with an illness as well. The Eagles are set to face off against the Kansas City Chiefs at Caesars Superdome for the Super Bowl. Here’s everything you need to know about when and where to tune-in! #Eagles standout DL Jalen Carter missed his media availability today because of an illness, I’m told. We’ll learn later about whether he participated in practice and if so, how much. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 5, 2025